Lady cop alleges harassment
Angul: A female havildar of the Odisha Police has lodged a complaint of harassment against two officers at her workplace in Angul district, prompting the authorities to launch an investigation. After filing the complaint, the havildar also sent her resignation letter, but it has not been accepted yet.
Angul Superintendent of Police Rahul Jain said, “An Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) is looking into the matter.
I have ordered another probe by a team headed by a senior female DSP.” The SP said action would be taken based on the findings of the probe.
The female havildar, working in Angul district, alleged that two of her seniors subjected her to prolonged mental harassment. “My life has been miserable for the two senior officers for whom I am forced to resign,” she told reporters.
She said that despite her sincere efforts to perform her responsibilities with dedication and integrity, the situation has become unbearable, adversely affecting her mental well-being and professional performance.The female havildar also submitted copies of her letter to the Chief Minister and the DGP among others.
